I like the airy synths at the beginning and the uptempo beat. The drums are a tad generic, and the piece is slow to progress at first, but I really like the frantic synth lines at :46 and the overlapping rhythmic patterns between the different instruments. The sound design is a bit cheesy at times, but also fits the style of the piece well. At times, there are moments of dissonance in the texture, like at 1:59, and also some rough transitions, like at 2:07.
The mixing is pretty good, although many of the instruments sound pretty dry in the texture. The lead synth and snare could probably use some reverb. I can barely hear the snare for most of the piece, so it might be worth slapping a compressor on it as well, and maybe boost the mid-range tones in the EQ. This piece also has a pretty constant energy level - at some point, it would’ve been nice to strip away the beat and go in a more atmospheric or at least slow-paced direction, just for some variety. That said, I like the bridge at 3:18, which served as a nice “point of arrival” later in the piece, although you could’ve sold it better with a more sustained tonic note there and some dramatic drum fill or something.
Overall, I enjoy the energetic synth lines, rhythmic content, and sound design here. Creating more interest via mixing effects and more of an ebb and flow of the intensity of your track over time would be a good next step for you. Still, you nailed the blissful VGM vibe here. Keep at it, Cavernsparten! ^_^
Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.5/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
2/2
Instrumentation and sound design
.75/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.75/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
1/1
Composite score
8.25/10